The Matthes Novelette


In our youth we rarely think about the friends we make and whose friendship will survive the wanderlust of our college years or the inward focus and franticness of starting our own families.  These strains and stretches of disconnect often wither what seem like lifelong bonds in our youth.  I have come to dearly appreciate the connection with “old” (now really old ;-) friends and am saddened by those who seem to have faded.  For those who have hung fast, another of the Matthes novelette’s has arrived at your door.  I hope in sharing the mayhem of our family and my own road, we retain our connection.  Volume Fourteen continues:

Due to the personal nature of the material I have password protected the document.  If you haven’t received yours, or forgotten it, just send me an email and I’ll reassign you one.  I know life can get crazy and time passes quickly so please don’t hesitate, no matter how long it has been.  Also if you prefer the “old fashioned” paper version, please let me know and I would be honored to provide you a copy to line the birdcage with (or if you prefer, read).

Please click this link to view the Matthes Novelette (PDF format):
 
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Note: it may take anywhere from 2 minutes for a DSL/Cable connection to 6-8 minutes for a 33K modem to download with all the pictures imbedded.  Be patient, the smiles, cute faces, and embarrassing action shots will be worth it.

Best of holiday wishes to you and yours.